Chapter 891： Take advantage of the fire

Chicago, the crew of "The Dark Knight" officially started filming. The black bats and the white clowns will soon stage a soul showdown in this city.

After attending the opening ceremony, Ronan left the crew and went to a hotel in downtown Chicago.

This is the property Tom Cruise invests in, and it is also the place where Ronan carefully selected to meet with Michael Eisner.

Entering a reception room, Ronan waited for ten minutes, and Michael Eisner arrived.

"Good morning, Ronan." Michael Eisner took the initiative to shake hands with Ronan.

Ronan looked calm and shook his hand: "Hello, Michael."

Invited Michael Eisner to sit down and asked Connie to bring coffee. Soon there were only two of them left in the reception room.

Michael Eisner knew that there was no time and capital wasted, and went straight to the topic: "Relativistic Entertainment is now a shareholder of Disney. I am the chairman of the company's board of directors. Speaking of which, we are also our own."

Ronan politely said: "Relativity Entertainment is just a small shareholder."

"Relativity Entertainment is not a minority shareholder." Michael Eisner said: "Disney's shareholding is dispersed. Those who hold more than 3% of the shares can be called major shareholders."

Unlike the old man Robert Iger, Michael Eisner's attitude towards Ronan is completely different, because he knows very well that Ronan can be equal to him regardless of his status or the wealth he represents.

Michael Eisner's voice suddenly changed: "I heard Bob say, did you meet Roy Disney some time ago?"

Ronan nodded slightly: "I have seen it once. Roy Disney talked to me about the shareholders meeting at the end of next year." He looked at Michael Eisner, without any circumstance, and said directly: "Michael, I listen to Bao Bo mentioned the last time you met, and he also knows about Disney."

Michael Eisner asked: "Does Roy Disney want you to support him?"

Ronan said: "Roy-Disney told me that he wants to initiate a dismissal resolution at this year's general meeting of shareholders, and hopes that I can support Disney's replacement of the new chairman and CEO."

Hearing this, Michael Eisner was not surprised at all, and said: "Roy Disney is joking about Disney's future."

Ronan looked at Michael Eisner without speaking.

Michael Eisner couldn't avoid the key question. After all, this was the purpose of finding Ronan. He asked slowly: "You... won't agree to Roy Disney?"

Ronan did not answer positively: "Relativity Entertainment does not want to participate in Disney's internal issues, and we have never intervened in any other company's internal management or other disputes."

He sighed lightly: "We have been in contact for a long time, and originally intended to cooperate in the distribution of peripheral channels. Relativity Entertainment's stake in Disney was also a decision I made. I originally thought that both of us could have a close relationship with animation. Cooperation……"

Michael Eisner is listening while judging that Relativity Entertainment has basically taken the initiative to develop itself in the past, and indeed has not intervened in infighting with other companies. Disney’s advantage in the distribution of animation peripherals is the world’s first. Relativity Entertainment has long been cooperating with Disney in this regard.

In the first half of this year, the two parties initially contacted, but later he did not respond positively...

Michael Eisner tentatively said: "Ronan, you are a shareholder of Disney, and you have a full reason to participate in Disney affairs."

Ronan laughed helplessly: "I didn't expect that you and Roy Disney would come to this point. According to my vision, you and Roy Disney have worked together for more than 20 years and are also old friends. After all, this is an internal contradiction. You can always find the same position and finally compromise with each other..."

Michael Eisner said: "It's not what I want, it's Roy Disney!"

When things came to the present, it was impossible for the two to compromise.

Ronan also knows this, but what he said is not like this: "From the perspective of investors, in order to protect the interests of Relativity Entertainment, I suggest you sit together and talk."

"Absolutely impossible!" Michael Eisner said in a low voice: "I have let people come into contact with Roy Disney, and Roy Disney clearly stated that if I want to sit at the negotiating table, I must resign as chairman and chief executive of Walt Disney. The position of executive officer."

Ronan's expression gradually became serious, as if he realized the seriousness of the problem.

"In order for the two parties to establish closer cooperation." Ronan said slowly: "Relativistic Entertainment has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in Disney. A stable and developing Disney is in line with the investment interests of Relativity Entertainment."

Michael Eisner said directly: "Unless one of Roy Disney and I leave completely, Disney will not be able to stabilize."

He looked at Ronan: "As a shareholder, do you have to choose Ronan?"

Ronan asked, "Do you mean to let me choose to support you at the shareholders meeting?"

Michael Eisner specifically reminded: "Don't forget, who made Disney what it is today."

Ronan did not speak, and seemed to be lost in thought.

"As we all know, Roy Disney is not good at management." Michael Eisner said again: "Can he lead Disney to a better development? On the contrary, if Roy Disney hadn't existed, Disney would have been under my leadership. Next, ushered in a new situation."

He looked at Ronan: "As a Disney shareholder, shouldn't you choose the best leader for the company's development?"

Ronan sighed softly: "Michael, what you said is very reasonable, but Relativity Entertainment...Well, how do you say it? It's not just about the long-term benefits of investment."

Michael Eisner laughed and said: "I can guarantee that as long as I stay in office, Disney's peripheral channels will be opened for Relativity Entertainment in the future. All peripheral products of Relativity Entertainment will enjoy the same channels as Disney's products. Treatment."

According to Michael Eisner, this condition is already very generous.

Ronan smiled, but said: "The last time we first came into contact, we talked about this aspect. "Pirates of the Caribbean" related content was licensed to Disneyland, and Relativity Entertainment's products entered Disney Town and Disney boutiques. Peripheral channel sales."

The meaning of this statement is quite clear. This is a deal that has been negotiated a long time ago and cannot be used as a current condition.

Michael Eisner's eyes narrowed, and he faintly heard the meaning of taking advantage of the fire.

None of these **** is innocent.

He tentatively asked: "Ronan, what do you want? Feel free to talk."

Ronan still did not answer, but said: "Although Relativity Entertainment is only a minority shareholder, he does not want to intervene in Disney's internal fighting..."

Michael Eisner cursed in his heart, if he still believes this kind of nonsense, he would be a fool!

Ronan's words continue: "But the current status, reputation and appeal of Relativity Entertainment has some influence on the entire industry. I am not bragging, am I?"

Michael Eisner cannot deny this basic fact. In the past two or three years alone, Relativity Entertainment is definitely one of the best companies in Hollywood in terms of film and television production and distribution operations.

"Of course not." Michael Eisner resisted his unhappiness and said.

"The choice of Relativity Entertainment will affect many shareholders." Ronan did not wait for Michael Eisner to respond, saying: "This is Roy Disney's view. Therefore, Roy Disney attaches great importance to Relativity Entertainment. select……"

Michael Eisner understands that Roy Disney must have made certain promises: "It seems that Roy has made some conditions in order to win the support of Relativity Entertainment."

Ronan said naturally: "It's not wrong to say that. In addition to the peripheral channels, Disney and Relativity Entertainment are fully cooperating. Roy Disney also promised me to help Relativity Entertainment become a member of paa!"

"What?" Michael Eisner was taken aback and slandered: Is Roy Disney crazy?

"It's not just that." Ronan was completely eloquent: "Roy Disney also licenses all surrounding and derivative copyrights of Disney animated films to Relativity Entertainment."

Roy Disney and Michael Eisner are in an endless situation. There is no trust between the two. Even if Michael Eisner goes to verify, he will not believe what Roy Disney said.

In this situation, Ronan should not be too ridiculous as long as he speaks, as he has some credibility.

Michael Eisner shook his head: "This is impossible! This is absolutely impossible!" He stared at Ronan closely: "Roy Disney will not accept this condition."

Ronan opened his hands and looked open and frank: "Michael, with the current situation, do I need to lie?"

Michael Eisner hesitated because one thing came to mind. Ronan's reputation and credibility are well-known in Hollywood, and he is recognized as one of the most honest and reliable people in Hollywood.

But these don't make him believe those words, Roy Disney is a member of the Disney family, famously conservative.

Moreover, the so-called major shareholder of Relativity Entertainment is not true to its name.

No one knows better than Michael Eisner, a person in the first-hand development stage of the Walt Disney Group, that after years of financial operations and mergers and acquisitions, Disney's equity is very scattered.

In this way, no one can dominate the whole family, but he is the so-called professional manager who benefits most.

"This kind of incredible thing is unbelievable." Michael Eisner slowly shook his head, pointing to the crux of the problem: "Roy Disney will pay such a high price for such a little support."

He simply said directly: "No one will pay a bargaining chip far beyond the rewards for your support!"

Ronan laughed and said faintly: "Michael, I am not only representing Relativity Entertainment, but an alliance!"